solstice in Dutch
solstice in Dutch is zonnewende, zonnestilstand — solstice means either of the two days each year when the sun reaches its furthest point north or south of the equator, giving the longest or shortest day of the year.
solstice in Dutch
zonnewende
One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.
zonnestilstand
One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.
What does "solstice" mean?
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noun Either of the two days each year when the sun reaches its furthest point north or south of the equator, giving the longest or shortest day of the year.
"People gathered at Stonehenge to watch the sunrise on the summer solstice."
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solstice in a sentence
- People gathered at Stonehenge to watch the sunrise on the summer solstice.
- The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "solstice" in Dutch?
"solstice" in Dutch is zonnewende, zonnestilstand. solstice means: Either of the two days each year when the sun reaches its furthest point north or south of the equator, giving the longest or shortest day of the year.
How do you use "solstice" in a sentence?
Example: "People gathered at Stonehenge to watch the sunrise on the summer solstice." In Dutch, "solstice" is zonnewende, zonnestilstand.
Are there other ways to say "solstice" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "solstice": zonnewende, zonnestilstand.
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